Gordon Campbell on the likely path of Hurricane Jacinda
So far, Labour’s tax plans have been treated like an incoming hurricane in the Caribbean – how big will it be, what path it take through the economy, how much damage will it do?
Jacinda Ardern
Gordon Campbell on Labour’s campaign launch
One of the key motifs of Ardern’s speech was her repeated use of the phrase – “ Now, what?”
Gordon Campbell on why Labour isn’t responsible for Barnaby Joyce
Evidently, the National government is similarly desperate for anything that might discredit or derail the Ardern juggernaut, even if that means throwing Peter Dunne under a bus.
Gordon Campbell on the Turei finale
So the political career of Metiria Turei is, in effect, now over. It goes to show the double standard in politics is alive and well.
Gordon Campbell on National’s current inability to find its target
Early days yet, but the National Party seems to be having trouble in finding a credible line of attack on Jacinda Ardern.
Gordon Campbell on the Labour leadership change
A lot more than a change of leader is required, longer term. That will have to wait until next year, and beyond.
Gordon Campbell on Labour’s love, lost
To realistically hope to form a government, Labour needs to be punching around 30% at least, yet that figure looks like a truly distant hope.
Gordon Campbell on Ardern’s ascension & Trump’s triumph
It’s about time we cut the crap about Jacinda Ardern being only a show pony.
Gordon Campbell on the Mt Albert aftermath
Now Labour has got a Jacinda Arden – young, smart, compassionate, politically and media adept – what on earth does it do with her?